This hot accessory turns your iPhone into a thermal camera

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Give your iPhone Predator vision.
Give your iPhone Predator vision.
Photo: Engadget

The second-generation FLIR One thermal camera is now available for iOS devices. Unlike the first-gen FLIR one which came as an iPhone 5/5s case, this standalone accessory attaches to your iPhone or iPad via a Lightning connector — and offers you 4x better resolution in the process.

The accessory can be used for a slew of incredibly useful applications such as seeking out studs behind your wall, looking for warm or cold air leaks, checking for termite infestation, or simply functioning as a nifty (albeit expensive) long-range thermometer.

The developers have also created an SDK for the FLIR One, which lets devs create apps for the accessory — opening up a broad range of exciting new possibilities.

The second-gen device is available worldwide starting today, carrying a price tag of $249.99. Its predecessor will set you back a new, cheaper price of $149.99. Although you’ll have to have an iPhone 5/5s and be happy taking the loss of resolution, of course.

Via: Engadget

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